NASA Photo ID: S66-37972 File Name: 10074373.jpg
Film Type: 70mm Date Taken: 06/03/66
Title: Augmented Target Docking Adapter as seen from the Gemini 9 spacecraft
Description:
The Augmented Target Docking Adapter (ATDA) as seen from the Gemini 9
spacecraft during one of their three rendezvous in space. The ATDA and
Gemini 9 spacecraft are 35.5 ft. apart. Failure of the docking adapter
protective cover to fully separate on the ATDA prevented the docking of
the two spacecraft. The ATDA was described by the Gemini 9 crew as an
"angry alligator".
Subject terms:
EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE)
GEMINI 9 FLIGHT
GEMINI PROJECT
ONBOARD ACTIVITIES
PHOTOGRAPHY
RENDEZVOUS
SPACECRAFT
SPACECRAFT DOCKING
TARGETS